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lees

/liːz/

/liz/

leesnoun

lees

Translations

осадок

The wine was poured carefully to avoid disturbing the lees at the bottom of the bottle.

Вино наливали осторожно, чтобы не потревожить осадок на дне бутылки.

Additional translations

гуща

дрожжи

Definitions

The solid sediment that accumulates at the bottom of wine, beer, cider, or other fermented liquids; dregs.

After fermentation, the winemaker stirred the lees to enhance complexity.

(figurative) The most undesirable or worthless part of something; the dregs.

She felt she had been left with the lees of her hopes.

Synonyms

leenoun

lees

/liː/

/li/

Translations

подветренная сторона

The sailors sought shelter on the lee of the island.

Моряки искали укрытие на подветренной стороне острова.

Definitions

Shelter from wind or weather given by a neighboring object, especially a hill or wall.

The sailors took refuge in the lee of the island during the storm.

The side or part that is sheltered or turned away from the wind.

They set up their camp on the lee of the mountain to avoid the harsh winds.

Synonyms

leeadjective

Definitions

Situated on or belonging to the side sheltered from the wind; leeward.

They anchored on the lee shore to avoid being blown out to sea.

leeproper noun

Definitions

A surname or given name.

Bruce Lee was a famous martial artist and actor.